Corollary: And if one can (moderately consistently), are there physical (cycling related, of course) benefits?

Not being a pill guy, the old fashioned way = Mommy says 'Eat your Beets!'
Not a pickled guy, beets wise. Not a big 'shredded cold on your salad guy'. Let's burn 'em, heh,... Roast 'em.
side effects?

Recipes or substitutes welcomed.